Philippine Dances

Philippine dances are more than just ancestral performances, they tell stories about our
country’s people and the influence of many cultures we’ve come across.
These are 2 important terms to understand the dances better:

Figures

Figures are the different segments of the dance
which are performed from Introduction to
Figure 1 and so on until the Saludo.

Most dances are comprised of a number of figures
which must be followed in order for completion.

Measures

Measures are the counts for each dance. Each
measure will contain a certain amount of counts
for the step, depending on the dance.

Steps have measures, and the counts for these
steps add up to create a Figure.

Why Philippine Dance?

Because Philippine Dance is a cultural treasure that gives us an abundance of knowledge that bolsters our national identity.

How does this work?

This website works through visual guides built from authentic sources that are made more efficient by utilizing technology

What does this do?

To present specific dances in a way that will teach context & performance which will ultimately lead to a deeper appreciation of Philippine dances.